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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,194.84, 357,827.63 and 181,908.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,194.84, 357,827.63 and 181,908.30 is: 251,130.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,194.84 : 357,827.63 = 181,908.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,194.84/357,827.63 = 181,908.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,194.84x = 357,827.63 × 181,908.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,194.84x = 65,091,815,866.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,091,815,866.33/259,194.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,130.83

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